Santa-Approved Christmas Sweets

**Sugar & Spice Delights: A Wonderland of Holiday Sweets**

Indulge in the magic of the season with our delightful array of Santa-approved Christmas sweets! As the holiday spirit fills the air, confectionery creations are crafted with the utmost care and a sprinkle of enchantment to ensure they receive Santa's jolly seal of approval. From delectable gingerbread cookies that dance on your taste buds to rich, velvety chocolates bombs that melt away winter chill, these festive treats are designed to add a dash of sweetness to your holiday celebrations. Each confection embodies the joy and warmth of Christmas, making them the perfect companions for cozy gatherings, joyful moments, and, of course, leaving out for Santa on that special night. Join us in savoring the spirit of the season with our Santa-approved Christmas sweets that promise to sweeten your festivities with every delightful bite.

**A Classic Recipe for Christmas Cookies:**

***Ingredients:***
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
**Optional Add-Ins:**
1 cup chocolate chips or chunks
1 cup chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts)
Festive sprinkles or colored sugar for decorating

**Directions:**

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft cookie dough forms.
Optional Add-Ins: If using chocolate chips, nuts, or any other add-ins, fold them into the cookie dough until evenly distributed.
Form Cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
Flatten and Decorate: Use the back of a fork or your fingers to gently flatten each cookie. Decorate with festive sprinkles or colored sugar.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake to keep the cookies soft.
Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Enjoy: Once cooled, enjoy your delicious Christmas cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite festive beverage! We suggest warm yummy Egg-nog....
Feel free to get creative with the shapes and decorations. Happy baking!

**Tatte Bakery**

If the holiday season has you feeling a bit overwhelmed and baking is the last thing on your mind, fear not! The solution to your cookie cravings is closer than you think. Look no further than Tatte, where the artistry of cookie perfection comes to life. Boasting over 20 locations, you're bound to find one conveniently near you. Tatte's commitment to using only the finest ingredients is evident in every delectable bite. And don't just take our word for it—those bustling lines at each shop speak volumes about the widespread love for Tatte's exceptional cookies, pastries, lattes, and so much more!

Devon also loves gingerbread. And building a gingerbread house boosts creative thinking and allows your child's creativity to run wild. So, Dev wanted us to be sure to mention the following:

GINGERBREAD HOUSE PARTY: 75 Chestnut in Beacon Hill

Join in what has become one of Boston's warmest holiday traditions. Fridays: 8th, 15th, and 22nd 2023

Saturdays:

9th, 16th, and 23rd 2023

Seating Times:

10am, 12:30pm and 3pm

Pricing:

Price includes two course lunch for adults, junior menu for children, assembled gingerbread house, candy assortment to decorate, icing, taxes, gratuities. Beverages not included.

Adults $110 , Children up to 11 years old $95

While it’s sold out for 2023, be sure to add this to your 2024 holiday itinerary!

GINGERBREAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

This company has everything gingerbread! Started by a husband-and-wife team making gingerbread houses in their basement since the creation of its online store, The Gingerbread Construction Company has expanded its customer base to include the entire US! They have some of the BEST Gingerbread cake, cookies, muffins and houses we’ve seen and tasted!

They even have Sugar Cookies... and they are baked fresh daily.

**Dev’s Delectable Winter Trend**

HOT COCOA BOMBS: Hot chocolate bombs are available to buy in a variety of flavors and make great gifts any time of the year. They are super popular at Christmas and often sell out well in advance of the big day!
**See our favorite spots to shop for Hot Cocoa Bombs:**

Cake Pops, Boston: Enjoy a magical experience with hand crafted hot chocolate bombs. Combine in your favorite mug with hot milk and watch as the decadent shell melts away to reveal a perfect cocoa powder and mini marshmallow mixture. One of Dev and Henry’s holiday faves! We cannot wait to try them.

This delectable winter trend can also be found at Sweet Mazie’s. It’s no surprise that food trends have become an obsession for many people. While there have been some wacky winter treats trending, hot cocoa bombs are one we hope will last. While many local chocolatiers and bakers are whipping up these bombs as fast as they can to meet the demand, a small bakery called Sweet Mazie’s in Arlington just might have the best in the state. This little bakeshop may not have a brick and mortar yet, but you can place an order and try one of their outstanding hot cocoa bombs. With tons of flavors to try, you’ll want to get in on the winter hot cocoa bomb trend with a local order from Sweet Maizie’s before it’s old news!

Dev suggests to also try INDULDGE IN NEWTON for their HOT CHOCOLATE BOMBS!

GINGERBREAD HOUSE PARTY: 75 Chestnut in Beacon Hill

GINGERBREAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

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